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Iterative processes help software developers reduce risk and cost, manage change, improve productivity, and deliver more effective, timely solutions. Now, there
List of contents
Foreword xix
Preface xxiii
Acknowledgments xxxiii
PART I THE PRINCIPLES OF ITERATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1
Chapter 1 What Is Iterative Development? 3
Chapter 2 How Do Iterative Projects Function? 43
Chapter 3 Controlling Iterative Projects 77
Chapter 4 Are You Ready for Iterative Project Management? 123
PART II PLANNING AND MANAGING AN ITERATIVE PROJECT 157
Chapter 5 A Layered Approach to Planning and Managing Iterative Projects 159
Chapter 6 Overall Project Planning 203
Chapter 7 Evolution and Phase Planning 243
Chapter 8 Iteration Planning 291
Chapter 9 Iteration, Phase, and Project Assessments 339
Chapter 10 A Scalable Approach to Managing Iterative Projects 393
Chapter 11 Getting Started with Iterative Project Management 429
PART III APPENDICES 455
Appendix A A Brief Introduction to Use-Case Driven Development 457
Appendix B Outlines, Templates, and Checklists 481
Appendix C Examples 541
Index 601
About the author
Kurt Bittner works for IBM on software development solutions strategy. In a career spanning 24 years, he has successfully applied an iterative approach to software development in a number of industries and problem domains. He was a member of the original team that developed the IBM Rational Unified Process and is a co-author with Ian Spence of Use Case Modeling, published by Addison-Wesley in 2002.
Ian Spence is a chief scientist and principle consultant at Ivar Jacobson Consulting, specializing in the adoption of the Unified Process and the iterative, use-case driven approach that it recommends. He has more than 20 years of experience in the software industry, including more than 10 years of experience in managing and participating in iterative projects. He is currently involved in the development of the next generation of lightweight software development processes and is a co-author with Kurt Bittner of Use Case Modeling, published by Addison-Wesley in 2002.
Summary
A practical guide to planning, organizing, estimating, staffing, and managing any iterative project, from start to finish. It introduces a proven, scalable approach that improves both agility and control at the same time, satisfying the needs of developers, managers, and the business alike.
